West Rowan High School
- West Rowan High School serves 1,079 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
Top Placements
West Rowan High School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- West Rowan High School's student population of 1,079 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,079 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Rowan High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Rowan High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #1500 out of 2,538 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 17% |
| Black | 18% | 26% |
| White | 65% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | n/a |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rowan-Salisbury s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Rowan High School is South Rowan High School (8.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Rowan Middle School (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cleveland Elementary School (3.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cleveland Cleveland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 280 students
3.5 miles
107 School St
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704)278-2131 3.5 K-5 280 - Salisbury West Rowan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 653 students
3.6 miles
5925 Statesville Blvd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704)633-4775 3.6 6-8 653 - Salisbury Hurley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 498 students
4.5 miles
625 Hurley School Rd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704)639-3038 4.5 K-5 498 - Mount Ulla Mt Ulla Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 290 students
4.7 miles
13155 Nc 801 Hwy
Mount Ulla, NC 28125
(704)278-2750 4.7 K-5 290 - Woodleaf Woodleaf Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 345 students
6.2 miles
9055 School St
Woodleaf, NC 27054
(704)278-2203 6.2 PK-5 345
School Reviews
| 5 Ihave found that the time that i have spent at this school has been the best time that i have ever had - Posted by Student/Alumni - a_167 |
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